We all know that home entertainment is getting more and more connected. But the receivers that act as the central repository are often ungainly to use. Not the Pioneer VSX-1019AHK. It has excellent sound quality for a midrange receiver, but what really sets it apart is its intuitive remote control that lets you work with iPods, TiVos, and so on very naturally -- no mean feat given how different these devices are from standard stereo equipment, and how clunky the standard stereo remote control usually is. We only wish the text was a tad larger on the control. (And if you're looking for a great Blu-ray player, check out the $299 LG BD390 network Blu-ray player.)
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